Apheliosvs Yasuo
Aphelios vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Yasuo wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Aphelios based on 14 games. Yasuo wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup.
Aphelios Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aphelios performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Aphelios vs Yasuo Matchup?
Aphelios vs Yasuo Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Aphelios's 35.7%, giving Yasuo a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo needs to press advantages before Aphelios reaches their power spikes, while Aphelios should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yasuo leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo has a strong advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Yasuo overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Aphelios vs Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown
Yasuo is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Aphelios Build Against Yasuo
Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Aphelios needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aphelios against Yasuo are Stormrazor, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Aphelios an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Yasuo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios27.3%
Yasuo72.7%Aphelios66.7%Yasuo33.3%Yasuo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Yasuo can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Yasuo. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Yasuo must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aphelios reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aphelios survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Aphelios Runes Against Yasuo
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Yasuo in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Aphelios's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.08% | 271 | 6.5 | 868 | 13,279 | 47.2% | 50.7% | |
| 51.79% | 224 | 6.8 | 896 | 12,997 | 51.9% | 51.7% | |
| 48.65% | 222 | 6.7 | 967 | 13,975 | 43.3% | 52.8% | |
| 50.68% | 221 | 6.6 | 881 | 12,970 | 48.2% | 53.2% | |
| 50.00% | 172 | 6.9 | 1,003 | 14,240 | 54.9% | 46.5% | |
| 50.93% | 161 | 6.8 | 941 | 13,538 | 43.7% | 56.7% | |
| 47.47% | 158 | 6.2 | 897 | 12,951 | 43.3% | 50.5% | |
| 48.53% | 136 | 6.7 | 937 | 13,531 | 44.3% | 52.0% | |
| 41.94% | 93 | 6.6 | 923 | 13,557 | 45.2% | 39.2% | |
| 46.15% | 78 | 6.3 | 933 | 13,307 | 51.4% | 41.9% | |
| 50.00% | 72 | 6.8 | 953 | 13,344 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.52% | 71 | 6.6 | 972 | 14,063 | 48.6% | 58.3% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 6.1 | 899 | 13,516 | 57.7% | 47.5% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 6.4 | 893 | 13,053 | 52.9% | 65.4% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 6.5 | 781 | 12,149 | 42.9% | 56.0% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 7.1 | 956 | 13,668 | 44.8% | 57.1% | |
| 60.71% | 56 | 6.8 | 978 | 13,244 | 59.4% | 62.5% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 6.6 | 976 | 14,164 | 47.8% | 48.5% | |
| 38.46% | 52 | 7.2 | 907 | 12,797 | 40.6% | 35.0% | |
| 62.50% | 48 | 6.5 | 959 | 13,307 | 62.5% | 62.5% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 7.0 | 886 | 12,450 | 44.4% | 52.9% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 6.4 | 976 | 16,259 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 6.7 | 929 | 14,668 | 37.5% | 73.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.8 | 1,038 | 15,916 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 7.0 | 863 | 13,559 | 45.5% | 15.4% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 6.4 | 821 | 13,817 | 0.0% | 38.9% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 963 | 15,222 | 71.4% | 46.1% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.9 | 1,189 | 15,293 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 6.6 | 945 | 13,446 | 14.3% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 6.7 | 721 | 12,902 | 28.6% | 22.2% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 917 | 13,779 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.6 | 966 | 12,200 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.2 | 766 | 10,986 | 11.1% | 40.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.4 | 723 | 10,884 | 27.3% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,066 | 13,987 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 796 | 13,378 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.8 | 966 | 13,008 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 1,065 | 14,952 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 1,023 | 9,472 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.4 | 735 | 13,198 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 1,031 | 13,624 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,131 | 18,484 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 871 | 15,575 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Aphelios vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Yasuo in League of Legends?
Yasuo wins the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Aphelios's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Aphelios do against Yasuo in the early game?
In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Aphelios with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. Yasuo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aphelios do against Yasuo in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup?
Yasuo wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Aphelios build against Yasuo?
The best Aphelios build against Yasuo includes Stormrazor, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Gunmetal Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Yasuo?
The best Aphelios runes against Yasuo use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Yasuo?
No, Aphelios struggles against Yasuo with only a 35.7% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.
How do I play Aphelios against Yasuo?
When playing Aphelios against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Yasuo in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.